Washington's, America's and – quite possibly – the world's self-styled apple capital is also home to this little-visited yet surprisingly interesting exposé on Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious et al. Find out how apples are grown, harvested, transported and sold via a number of interpretive displays and an enlightening 20-minute video.
Washington Apple Commission Visitor Center
Central Washington
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